Which Ivies specialize in which field?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I am looking to apply to 1 or 2 Ivies next year. But I'm just curious, which Ivies should I go for?
I am inclined to apply to the lower Ivies because I know I have a far better chance there.</p>

<p>But I was wondering, which Ivy is best for me? What do Ivies specialize in, generally?</p>

<p>Undergraduate, btw. Not grad.</p>

<p>I am interested in Economics, International Economics, IR, Prelaw/Legal Studies/International Law, or Public Policy.
Which Ivy has the best undergrad program in that regard?</p>

<p>And if this needs to be moved to the Ivy League forum, my b.</p>

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<p>For economics, I would look into University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. And if you have good enough stats, you should check out their Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, where you can get a double degree from Wharton (economics) and the School of Arts and Sciences (international studies).</p>

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<p>Is the econ degree at Wharton as good as the others? I mean, an excellent Business program doesnt necessarily mean the economics program is great… right?</p>

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<p>bzva: inasmuch as economic analysis is one of about five foundational courses in MBA programs (econ, accounting, finance, sales-marketing, operations), I think a #1 rated MBA school, and #1 rated undergrad business school, would have a strong economics department.</p>

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<p>The thing is I’m not as interested in econometrics, which is what I think Wharton Econ would resemble. Penn is definitely a top choice, Wharton simply can’t be beat. But I was thinking a more international relations or political economics.like more macro econ rather than a more micro econ that would be emphasized in business school.</p>

<p>Maybe I’m misunderstanding the Econ major at Wharton?</p>

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<p>I think CAS at Penn has an economics major too. That might be more what you are looking for</p>

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<p>Princeton, Woody Woo. Covers all that you’re looking for basically.</p>

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<p>Dartmouth, Wharton, and Princeton are the three that seem to fit your requirements best.</p>

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<p>related thread:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/171420-ivies-best-subjects.html?highlight=Ivies+subjects[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/171420-ivies-best-subjects.html?highlight=Ivies+subjects&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks for your help. I think Woody Woo is what I’m looking for. </p>

<p>Right now UChicago, GTown SFS, and Woody Woo are my top choices.
I am definitely a moderate reach for Princeton, but I’d rather apply to what I want, get denied, and go to my 2nd choice which is still a good fit for me than apply to an easier Ivy and go there then regret it since it’s not my style.</p>

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<p>you should look at the industrial and labor relations major/school at cornell and maybe the policy analysis and management major there, too</p>

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<p>BTW CollegeHelp, that was a perfect thread. Sorry I didnt see it before. Is this undergrad or grad? Because I was under the impression that Yale and Harvard students are grossly neglected with this stuff. That’s the main reason I wouldn’t apply.</p>

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<p>Keep in mind that even if you do get into Princeton there’s a good chance you won’t get into Woody Woo; you apply as a soph in college, and about half the applicants are accepted (keep in mind, of course, that these applicants are all Princeton students and probably highly-qualified as-is). That said, the fact that it’s a selective major shouldn’t particularly deter you should you get into Princeton because it obviously has a lot to offer, WW or not.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the info, monstor. I know that most colleges you can apply to the college straight up (Wharton comes to mind, same with SFS) so thanks for the WW tip.
I’d be let down if I didnt make it into WW after making it into princeton. I’d still get a top notch education, but maybe that’s not a risk that I want to take…
Thankfully I have a whole year to think about this. But thanks guys.</p>

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<p>At the end of the day all the Ivies are going to be pretty similar at the undergrad level - it won’t make a difference until graduate school.</p>

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<p>I think you would want to get into HARVARD. It is not only the best Ivy in yoru chosen major, but the best school for your chosen major anywhere in the universe. But if you can’t get into Harvard, try UPenn, Darmouth, Columbia – in that order.</p>